Description
A delicious and creamy shrimp dish infused with the rich flavors of pesto, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of pesto according to your taste preference.
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Italian Cuisine, Quick Dinner